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Kyle Richards did not take too kindly to it Lisa Vanderpump‘s “ding dong” tweet, which is the former The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members appear to share in response to the news of Add Chest‘s departure from the series was.
Although Kyle didn’t directly hit out at his former friend, he “liked” a post from a Twitter user who envisioned a successful restaurant and Vanderpump Rules star as it appears to be considering Rinna’s exit while ignoring the death of fellow British designer in December 2022. Vivienne Westwood.
“Why don’t you comment on Vivienne Westwood and have to comment on this?” read Kyle’s “liked” message.
On Thursday, after eight seasons with the Bravo reality series, Rinna shared a statement with PEOPLE, confirming that after season 12, she looked at other options, business obligations, and acting opportunities before reaching an agreement with the best network. for him to continue.
“This is the longest project I’ve done in my 35-year career and I’m grateful to everyone at Bravo and everyone involved with the series,” Rinna shared. “It’s been an exciting eight years and I’m excited for what’s to come!”
And while Kyle has yet to comment on Rinna’s exit from the series, she shared a cryptic post with her fans and followers on her Instagram Story shortly after the casting news was made public.
“Apologies without change is just manipulation,” he messaged.
Kyle’s message, of course, wasn’t directed at just anyone. But the timing is definitely suspicious. Could it be a nod to Rinna’s season 12 conflict with her sister, Kathy Hiltonwhich came only the season after the drama she was with Kim Richards?
As RHOBA fans will remember, Rinna went after Kim on several occasions in the past season despite her close friendship with Kyle, citing drunkenness and time behind bars. Then, in season 12, Rinna accused Kathy of threatening to destroy Kyle’s family as her bestie, Erika Jayneslammed Kathy for allegedly using a gay slur at the Aspen club, which Kathy denied.
Although the season 13 cast of RHOBA not yet confirmed, new reports suggest Kyle and Erika, too Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Strakeand Dorit Kemsley, expected to return. The report also notes that Kathy is “wishy-washy” about reprising the role.
As for Diana Jenkinshe is not expected to return, and Crystal Kung Minkoffhis future is unknown.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 is expected to start filming later this month.